[pierrem15]

longjack:

have you noticed a subtle shift in reporting and opinion after the anti-american orgy a couple of weeks ago? It seems to me that after the catharsis of the anti-american venom fest, quite a few Europeans sobered up. Even some French deputies publicly questioned Chirac's course. Even Die Zeit seems to have lightened up.

But perhaps I'm dreaming.

[longjack]

I think the reporting in Germany is more anti-American. It's hard to find anything where I look that will try to show America in even a little positive light. This article is an exception.

The "WamS", this paper, has an op-ed that strongly criticizes Schroeder. The article blames him for the state of the world as it is now. Maybe I'll have time to translate that tomorrow.

There are Germans who realize that the US is defending itself. The majority of the media, though, uses conjecture and insinuation to paint our motives as suspect.

Now they've decided that the best tactic to avoid a vote is to say it isn't necessary. The inspections are working, the resolution (1441)is in place, etc., B.S., etc.

Bush shut them up for a few days, though. If the UN doesn't vote the UN becomes irrelevant. The media knows that, but still doesn't have the ba..s to call the members to vote.

This is a rant, btw. JMO.

longjack

[Vroomfondel]

I don't think it's your imagination. I occasionally tune into a newscast from Deutsche Welle (in English) on either World Link TV or News World International. I saw their coverage of the Blix report and was impressed; they did a good job.